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WHEN:
January 26 - March 4, 2023
Sundays - 3 pm
Thursdays - 7:30 pm
Fridays - 7:30 pm
Saturdays - 3 pm and 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
111 W Campbell St
Arlington Heights, IL
CAST:
Michael Ashford as Rexy/Jason
Raymond K. Cleveland as Miss Tracy Mills
Valerie Gorman as Eddie
Tuesdai B. Perry as Jo
Ty Schirmer as Casey
CREATIVE TEAM:
By Matthew Lopez
Director- Donterrio Johnson
Stage Manager- Alexandra Raffini
Scenic Designer- Martin Majkrak
Lighting Designer- Sam Stephen
Costume/Wig Designer- Mia Thomas
Stitcher- Finnegan Chu
Make-Up Designer- Nate Clifford
Props Designer- Theresa Neumayer
Intimacy/ Violence Coordinator- Christa Retka
Casting Director- Shaun White
Drag Consultant- Honey West
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
"...Times are tough for Elvis impersonator Casey; he’s young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby. To make matters even more desperate, he is fired from his impersonating gig in a run down, small-town Florida dive bar. When bar owner Eddie brings in a struggling drag show, led by Miss Tracy Mills, to replace him, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business – and himself. After reluctantly filling in as Edith Piaf for one of the girls, he trades his sequined jumpsuit for a sequined dress. Casey evolves his new act into a drag persona that is uniquely his, finally discovering success. This heartwarming tale explores the transformation that happens when individuality is encouraged and embraced. This music-filled, fierce, fabulous showbiz comedy celebrates finding your voice and singing your own song..."
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